Drapery fixture



July 7, 1931.` M. M. YOUNG DRAPERY FIXTURE Filed Feb. 1e, 1951 n o E LL! g l J N W @l Patented July 7, 1931 Y i UNITED STATES PATENTA FFCE MAURICE M. YOUNG, F CHICAGO, ILLINOIS DRAPERY FIXTURE Application filed February 16, 1931. Serial No. 515,958.

The invention relates to drapery fixtures, by a layer of glue 13 to cause adherence of and particularly to rods for suspending the tubular member 10 to the armor 11. curtains or draperies therefrom. In use a steel rod 14 is inserted into the Drapery rods have been extensively used sleeve 11 so=.tliat the rigid condition of the either made of wood or metal, and in order rod is maintained. Ordinarily the member 5..

to harmonize the pleasing effect of interior having been secured to and around 'the decorations, the rods were made of artistic armor 11 is arrange-din reels, and such reels design. are convenient for shipping. Vhen' a cer- The principal object of the invention alms tain length rod is te be cut off, tape 15 is 10 at providing a drapery rod which enhances wound around the member 10 at two places Go the ornamental effect of the rod. equidistant from the cutting lines. After A further object aims at employing rods cutting the cord, acap 16 having a central covered with cord so that the harsh appearaperture 17 is forced onto the end of the ance of metal is eliminated and a drapery corded member, the protruding end of the 15 rod employed harmoni'zing with the soft armor extending through said opening 17. fabric of drapes. A nut 18 is threaded onto the armor, whose A still further object aims at providing spiral 19 serves as a thread. a rod made of cord and maintaining said The employment of tape and of the cap rod in taut condition. locked in position is resorted to to prevent 20 Another object embraces the provision of unraveling of the cord. 'i0 a rod made of cord and arranged in arched In Fig. 6 the corded member is formed or curved form, there being means for mainwith an arch 20 intermediate its ends. In taining said rod in taut and rigid condition.v this case a steel rod 21 is inserted into the Other and equally important objects will corded member to maintain the same rigidly appear from a perusal of the invention in use. which comprises the means described in the The application of 'the drapery rod for following specification, particularly pointed suspending drapes therefrom is shown in out in the claims forming a part thereof, Fig. 1 Where the rod is supported in brackets and illustrated in the accompanying draw- 22 of any design, and a plurality of rings 23 ings, in which are employed so that the drapes 2li equipped 80 Fig. 1 is a front view of a rod constructed with hooks may kbe suspended from said in accordance with my invention. rings, as will be readily understood by thoseI Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of a rod, parts versed in the art. being shown in section to disclose interior The invention has been described in con- 35 construction. neotion with drapery rods, but its use is not 85 Fig. 3 is an end view of the cord. limited thereto. Nor is it my intention to Fig. 4l is an enlarged fragmentary section confine myself to the details of construction through the rod. l and arrangement as shown,vr but to include Fig. 5 is a front view of the rod ready to all such changes and variations constituting 4U be cut for use, and departures within the scope of the invention 90 Fig. 6 is a front view of a rod shaped into as defined in the appended claims.

curved form. I claim:

Referring to the several views in the 1. As an article of manufacture, a flexible drawings, a cord 10 or a plurality of cords, tubing, a cord covering said tubing, and either of silk or chenille or similar fabrics, means for maintaining said tubing and said are braided in tubular form around an arcord in rigid position. mor 11 such as is used in armored cables. 2. As an article of manufacture, a lieXible The armor 11 forms an inner lining or tubing, a fabric covering said tubing and sleeve and is covered on its outer side with adhering thereto, and means for maintaining 5U a layer of shellac 12 which is superposed said tubing in rigid position. 100

3. As an article of manufacture, a flexible tubing, a fabric covering said tubing and adhering thereto, and means for maintaining said tubing in selected formation rigidlyn 4. As an article of manufacture, a flexible tubing having a spiral thread, a cord covering said tubing, and a cap encasing the end of said cord and having a central opening through which said tubing protrudes.

5. As an article of manufacture, a flexible tubing having a spiral thread, a cord covering said tubing, and a cap encasing the end of said cord and having a central opening through Which said tubing protrudes, and means threaded onto said tubing to hold said cap in place.

6. As an article of manufacture, a flexible tubing having a spiral thread, a cord covering said tubing, and a cap encasing the end of said cord and having a` central opening through Which said tubing protrudes, and means for maintaining said tubing in rigid position.

7 As an article of manufacture, a flexible tubing, a fabric covering said tubing and adhering thereto, and means coextensive With said tubing for maintaining the same in rigid position.

In Witness whereof I aflix my signature.

MAURICE M. YOUNG. 

